LEGO Reviews City60485

Hot Rod

Name: LEGO Hot Rod 60485
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 60485
Rating: 4.8 (329 reviews)

75 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB202581 pcsHigh agreement · 97%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

329

Consensus

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BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"At $9.99, the Hot Rod is one of the strongest impulse buys in the 2025 City lineup, delivering printed decorations, staggered wheels, an exclusive torso, and realistic proportions in a package that reviewers and 329 owners alike rate among the best value in its price tier."

The City Hot Rod earns a BrickScore of 74.9 and a Recommended verdict backed by high reviewer agreement and exceptional owner scores. Both JANG and the Brickset reviewer praised its realistic proportions, attractive purple and lime-green color scheme, and the fact that all decorations are printed with no stickers. Owners rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 329 ratings with a perfect 4.9 value-for-money signal and 100 percent recommending it, making this an unusually strong consensus for a $9.99 impulse set.

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LOVED (8)

01All decorations are fully printed with no stickers required, including grille and flame details
02Realistic proportions and authentic hot rod stance for a 5-plus set
03Attractive purple and lime-green color scheme that works well on this vehicle type
04Staggered wheel sizes (narrow front, wide rear) show genuine attention to detail
05Removable roof adds display and play versatility
06Exclusive minifigure torso with leather jacket and dog motif
07Several new recolors and new mold elements in purple
08Excellent value at $9.99 (about 12.3 cents per piece)

CRITICIZED (6)

01Printed flames are noticeably duller in tone than the adjacent lime-green pieces
02Front bumper area lacks detail that adult collectors would prefer
03Dark bluish-grey clips supporting the roof could have been better hidden
04Gap visible in the interior when the roof is closed
05Front tyres could be chunkier to better balance the staggered look
06Driver with large hair accessories can interfere with the closed roof fit

What reviewers are saying

"60485 Hot Rod accomplishes a lot for its affordable price"

Brickset Reviews

"I love this little car. I don't own the original so my opinion isn't swayed by nostalgia."

Rebrickable Reviews

"I would have liked to see a more detailed front end, especially around the bumper myself personally, but again, considering that it is a five plus set, I don't know. I think it looks pretty good."

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

6538 Rebel Roadster — Reviewer notes this set echoes the design language of older hotrods from 1995 with angled roof and similar construction approach

6561 Hot Rod Club — Similar design language and construction techniques; brings back memories of this classic set

60417 Police Speedboat and Crooks' Hideout — Minifigure design resembles the bulldog from this set but with spikier collar

5541-1 - Blue Fury — This smaller version includes 2 minifigures and tools for action play, capturing the look of the original without needing actual engine parts. The reviewer achieves the look of a powerful engine block successfully.

CityTier 1Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 3

Avg score

Consensus

WAIT FOR SALE

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

"60485 Hot Rod accomplishes a lot for its affordable price"

Key Pros

✓Realistic and distinctive shape
✓Striking colour scheme
✓Nice engine details

Key Cons

✕Dull lime green printing
✕Printed flames noticeably duller than nearby lime green pieces

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Rebrickable Reviews

Editorial Source

WAIT FOR SALE

"I love this little car. I don't own the original so my opinion isn't swayed by nostalgia."

Key Pros

✓Intricate build for a small set
✓Well-designed captures the original Blue Fury look
✓Compact instruction manual (not folded like Brickheadz)

Key Cons

✕Two minifigs may have been one too many since there's only 1 seat
✕Not very display friendly with a random loose minifig

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

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BUY

"I would have liked to see a more detailed front end, especially around the bumper myself personally, but again, considering that it is a five plus set, I don't know. I think it looks pretty good."

Key Pros

✓Affordable price point ($10 USD)
✓Solid minifigure printing quality
✓Nice styling and proportions

Key Cons

✕Limited detail due to 5+ age rating
✕Not detailed front bumper area desired by adult collectors

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Exclusive torso with leather jacket and dog motif

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Wide retail; City set

Rebrickable Reviews: Gift With Purchase exclusive; required $85+ spend at LEGO.com between June 1-21, 2020.

Resale

Rebrickable Reviews: The reviewer suggests secondary market value of ~$15 USD. As a GWP set from 2020, collectibility is moderate but limited by its accessibility.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (1)

Hot Rod Driver - Male, Black Leather Jacket, Sand Blue Legs, Reddish Brown Hair

Standout parts (per reviewers)

2x2 half rounded tile
Used as a decorated radiator grille
2x2 rounded roof element in purple
New in purple colorway
2x2 plates with bars underneath in purple
New in purple colorway
1x2 inverted curved slopes in purple
New in purple colorway
Bonnet element
Toward the back, includes another pair of fiery exhausts beside a trans-red light
Printed flames
Lime green designs on purple plastic

What Owners Say · summarized from 6 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners universally praise LEGO 60485 as an excellent small set with fun building, great design, innovative techniques, and outstanding value for a beginner-friendly impulse purchase.

COMMON PRAISE